Performances and Art Show will include:
· Sing and Sign in American Sign Language (ASL) · Large Scale visual art works · Computer aided Visual Art · Musical Performances and Singing · Poetry
The ARTS on FOOT Festival is a neighborhood-wide event
http://www.artsonfoot.org/
For more info on the event, call 202-628-3232
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The DCLA New Librarians Interest Group will join with the DC/SLA Young Professionals Group for a casual discussion at Cantina Marina in the Southwest/Waterfront neighborhood.
The New Librarians Interest Group is an effort to bring together DCLA members early in their careers and encourage them to share their experiences, learn from one another, and work together to put their own spin on the profession of librarianship.
The Cantina Marina in the Southwest/Waterfront neighborhood is convenient to the Green line Metro train. The Web site for the venue is http://www.cantinamarina.com/
Monthly meeting of the DCLA Board - All members are welcome to attend.
This is a brown-bag meeting and attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.
The 4th floor is accessible from an elevator in the lobby. Simply tell the guard that you are attending a meeting in the Director's Board Room.
The WebAccessibilityDC Monthly Meet Up occurs regularly on the third Tuesday of the month
The September 2010 topic will be audio description.
This celebration of writers and readers is sponsored this year by the Library of Congress and Honorary Chairs President Obama and Mrs. Obama. The Book Festival has become the hallmark of literary events in the nation’s capital, drawing thousands of visitors and garnering national media attention.
Celebrating a “Decade of Words and Wonder”, the Book Festival is bringing more than 75 award-winning authors, illustrators, and poets to the National Mall between 3rd and 7th streets. Author Pavilions will include Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Mystery, History & Biography, Contemporary Life, and Poetry & Prose.
Further details may be found online at www.loc.gov/bookfest.
Accessibility Camp DC is an informal conference on Web Accessibility that is held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on a yearly basis.
This event is going to be run like a typical BarCamp, which is an un-conference, where the people attending are the speakers, please come with a talk or discussion in mind.
Registration for this FREE event to attendees is now open.
You can register for, sponsor or find more details about the event here: http://bit.ly/bWjyAu .
Deciding whether to purchase a miniature score or lead sheet?...looking for resources to answer a question on Haydn or hip hop?...solving a compact disc cataloging conundrum?
The Atlantic Chapter of the Music Library Association (ATMLA) and American University invite you to join us for workshops on music reference, sound recording cataloging and music collection development.
The workshops are a pre-conference to ATMLA’s chapter meeting and part of the Music Library Association's Educational Outreach Program. The program provides workshops on the basics of music librarianship to individuals working in or considering a career in libraries.
The workshops will be offered concurrently, and led by practicing music librarians. Pre-conference participants are invited to attend a luncheon and the ATMLA chapter meeting immediately following the pre-conference. The cost is included in the $20 registration fee ($15 early registration available).
For more information and to register, see the ATMLA chapter meeting website:
http://www.american.edu/library/music/atmla.cfm
Or contact:
Nobue Matsuoka-Motley American University nobue@american.edu (202) 885-3465
Towards Full Inclusion – Let’s Achieve It!
FREE ADMISSION
Discussion topics will include: Community Inclusion, Workforce Development and District Resources, Programs and Services!
REGISTER ONLINE at http://2010dcdac.eventbrite.com or by FAX to 202-727-9484.
When you register, please be sure to indicate if you need accommodations – i.e. ASL interpreters, tactile or close vision interpreters, oral interpreters, CART (captioning), etc.
To learn more information about the 2010 Mayor’s Annual Conference please contact Christina Mitchell or Mat McCollough at 202-724-5055 or www.odr.dc.gov.
The DCLA New Librarians Interest Group will join with the DC/SLA Young Professionals Group for a casual discussion at Pizzeria Paradiso in Dupont Circle.
The Pizzeria Paradiso in Dupont Circle is convenient to the Red line Metro train. The Web site for the venue is http://www.eatyourpizza.com/index.html
Save money and register today to assure yourself a seat at this Fall's premier event, Xtreme Reference! Join colleagues on October 21st, for a full day program devoted to the content, delivery and skill sets for reference and research services -- needed for today and tomorrow.
The program leads off with keynote speaker, Mary Ellen Bates giving attendees a rousing "wake up and smell the coffee" presentation that sets the tone for a fast-paced day. A plethora of sessions, idea exchanges, networking, exhibits, breaks, lunch, a "wine-down", author signings, and raffles are planned.
The program will immerse you in reference and research. You'll share in the discovery of new skills and perspectives with colleagues, get updates on developing tools, and peer into windows of opportunities.
To register and to review program details as they are finalized, visit: http://units.sla.org/chapter/cmd/xreference.htm
This program is being organized by the Maryland Chapter of SLA. The location is near the Baltimore Washington International Airport, the BWI AMTRAK station, and along the I-95 corridor.Put this on your calendar, register now, and invite colleagues to join you. This program is not to be missed!
Join DCLA members at the American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, California.
Join DCLA members at the American Library Association's Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA.